Court halts recall procedure for Uman mayor over signatures from deceased citizens
The court suspended the decision to remove Irina Pletnyova from the post of Uman mayor after violations were found in the collected signatures.
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Kolomoisky flies in for urgent meeting with Poroshenko
Privat Group leaders Igor Kolomoisky and Hennadiy Boholiubov returned to Ukraine urgently this evening. According to sources close to the billionaires, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko summoned them for a serious talk.
Claims that trucks are being allowed into Crimea are false
A trade blockade of the Crimean peninsula by mainland Ukraine began today at 12:00. However, just hours later, several media outlets reported that truck access was closed only at Chongar, while Kalanchak and Chaplynka were still allowing goods to pass. It has…
Crimean militia prepares provocations on the border
In just a few hours, at 12:00, Crimean Tatars intend to begin a food blockade of Crimea. Despite all the talk by the peninsula's leaders about independence from Ukraine, they are seriously concerned about the situation and are planning provocations, and even…
1+1 did not air Shuster's show
Despite the "Shuster Live" show being scheduled for 20:15 on the 1+1 channel, viewers saw a feature film instead. The political show was pulled from the broadcast for unknown reasons, even though all announced guests had gathered in the studio and were ready…
Azarov claims Moseychuk's arrest is arbitrary
Fugitive former Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov, currently hiding from Ukrainian justice in Russia, unexpectedly defended MP Ihor Moseychuk, who was arrested yesterday, in a post on his online page today.
Moseychuk arrested inside the Verkhovna Rada
Today, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine unexpectedly for many deputies lifted immunity and gave consent to the arrest of "Radical Party" member Igor Moseychuk. Prosecutor General Viktor Shokin showed a video in which Moseychuk promises to "sort out" matters for…
Moseychuk speaks of repression
Following the video shown today in the Verkhovna Rada hall and the subsequent vote to strip Igor Moseychuk of his parliamentary immunity and arrest him, he not only began "snitching" on colleagues from the Svoboda party but also spoke of repression. According…
Dnipro Governor Makes Staff Learn English
Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Governor Valentin Reznichenko has required ODA staff to learn English. This was revealed by his former deputy Yuri Holik. Reznichenko has been studying languages for a long time and strongly recommends his subordinates follow his example.
Former regionalist runs for mayor of Kryvyi Rih for Ucrop party
The country will soon hold elections again, this time for city mayors and regional council deputies. Pre-election campaigning is in full swing, and interesting details about various candidates are emerging.
Azov battalion's training base is being seized
The Azov battalion's training base is being seized. This was reported by Andriy Beletsky. According to him, the base is being handed over to former Crimean regionalist Yevhen Kazmin, who has scrapped numerous Ukrainian enterprises.
Kaletnyk backs candidate for head of Odesa customs
Former deputy head of the State Tax Service Konstantyn Lykarchuk, dismissed several weeks ago, continues to expose current officials. This time, his revelations concerned Larysa Arefiyeva, the main candidate for the post of head of Odesa customs. According to…
Will Vilkul become mayor of Dnipro?
The pre-election campaign in Dnipro began unfolding back in spring. One after another, candidates for the future mayoralty started launching one-hryvnia or completely free minibus routes from different parts of the city, organising water distribution and…
Renowned journalist refutes Ruban's claims on Sentsov and Kolchenko swap
Recently, media reported that prominent negotiator Vladimir Ruban claimed Russia was ready to exchange convicted Sentsov and Kolchenko for two detained GRU officers. However, independent foreign journalist Oliver Carroll refuted these statements today.
Nasirov misleads on London apartment
Last evening on "Shuster LIVE", State Tax Service head Roman Nasirov commented on owning an apartment in London. His former deputy Likarchuk, who was recently dismissed, revealed that the official has undeclared foreign property.
Aidar battalion fighter Andrii Stepankov brought to court straight from intensive care
A court is today selecting a preventive measure for disabled Aidar battalion fighter Andrii Stepankov (callsign Stepan). He is suspected of kidnapping and torturing separatists. The man was brought to court directly from the intensive care unit. Andrii cannot…
Right Sector activists' bail paid by Ucrop members
This morning, Right Sector leader Dmytro Yarosh announced that funds for the bail of two Odesa activists, Serhiy Sterenko and Ruslan Demchuk, had been found. It has now emerged that the money was provided by members of the Ucrop party.
Right Sector finds funds for bail of Odesa activists
Yesterday evening, the Odesa court selected bail as the preventive measure for activists Serhiy Starnenko and Ruslan Demchuk – 60,900 and 48,000 respectively. Today, Right Sector leader Dmytro Yarosh announced that the necessary sums have already been…
Natalia Yaresko comments on information regarding expensive watches
Recently, one of the publications released a so-called "exposé" article, which paid particular attention to the watches of Finance Minister Natalia Yaresko. Today, Natalia personally commented on the information about the expensive item from her internet page.
Likarchuk exposes Nasirov
Several days have passed since the dismissal of Deputy Chairman of the State Fiscal Service Konstantin Likarchuk, yet his conflict with Nasirov is only intensifying. Last evening, Likarchuk published documents on his online page proving that Nasirov owns real…
Search conducted at Odesa Right Sector leader's apartment
Law enforcement agencies are currently conducting a search at the apartment of Odesa Right Sector leader Serhiy Starnenko. A local court issued the warrant for the search.